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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12
The Leclsie Murder.
lHE PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION REropp
JUDGE BLACKMAN,

} ~ The preliminary examination
Ioche Jenkins and Moses Gibbs 60
ored, charged with completely in Il
Leckie murder, full description
which was published in our last issu,
was bad before Judge Blackman O
Monday, and resulted in the turnip
loose of the former and the latter b,
ing returned to Jail. The witnesse
examined were VIM. Hit, Joe MOI
gan, Henry Harris, VIM. Howard
Ananais Gordon, Morris Armsteaf
VIM Henry Lewis, Louis Burlv, Rob
Martin, DR.. Casson and Gil. Desseps
The three last are white DR.. Cassor
is Coroner of the Parish.
The evidence was in the main m
important. VIM. Henry Lewis state,
that he heard Leckie exclaiming in
loud voice, ooh, Lordy, have mere,
on me-" Ossy Poenix was with hin,
He told Mr. Hastings that Mr.. Lecki
must be sick. Hastings said he wa
not going over. Hastings store wa,
not opened; went to the back anl
called him. Leckie cried out two o.
three times: Told Mr.. Grogan 1 hat
heard Mr.. Leekie groaning; met him
when | was coming in to Town.
Ioche jenkins made a statement in
v hieh he said he was the last party in
Leckie's store that night, and assisted
him in shutting up and afterwards left
the store was closed at 9 o'clock;
was there all day. Mr.. Grogan had
bought a horse, and asked Harrison
blackstone to take it out to his house
Harrison was riding one horse and
leading another, and to catch up with
wagon on ahead I got up on one of
the horses. | got off at Mr.. Leckie's.
Mr. Leckie was standing on the store
steps; Toche started over to Hastings
store when Leckie told him he wanted
to see him, and said "you did not hear
al my little boy being sick. p
loche replied that he did not; he had
been down the river. Mr.. Leckie sent
me up to see how his wife and child
were; he paid me a dollar for staying
at the store all day; hv told me not
to be in hurry-that he had ter
nble pain in his stomach he wanted
me to set down but 1 told Kim must
go. | told him to take some whiskey
and peppermint; he replied that he
would not take drop of whiskey for
So. | then left; he called me back
and sad he wanted to tell me some
thIng-when | walked back he asked
me what thought of that d-n fellow,
and | asked him what fellow; he re-
piled, that fellow Hastings. He said,
It is the second time he has been in
ny store and interfered with nv bus
ness. l asked him how. He said
Hastings said that he was taking all
lis business from him. told him not
% mind that, that it would be nothing
md for him to take in the dollars; he
laid that was pretty good advice, and
ne would take it. But, said
lie, IL can't be tramped on, and if he
zones in my house again, there will be
DONE" / walked off then,
aid Toche, and bid him good night,
md left him standing on the store
,allery, and came on down to the
'anhiing houss.
DR.. Casson in testifying said that
e believed it possible that Leckie
onld have lived until next morning
7 the blows had been given at g.; the
arty must have been behind the de-
eased when the blow that fractured
he skull was given.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

BAUER Il Wells great run of
towels and damasks this week; good
linen towels at $3.50 per dozen; dou-
BILE width turkey red damask at so
cents yard.
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Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhenm, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains.
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi.
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price 25 cts. per box.
For sale by Jacob Geigcr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

" We are authorized to announce
JN0. w. HICKMAN
as o candidate for Clerk of the Twelfth
District Court, subject to the nomin4tion
of the Democratic Convention,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Mr.. j. G. Goulden arrived here
from Lake Charles on Sunday night.
He returns there on Saturday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Have you seen the New WincLes-
ter Repeating Shot Gum Six-shot,
safe and quick. For sale at Fergu-
son & Schnack's. jewelers..
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- We are authorized to announce
JUDGE Z. NORTH CULLOM

in the Judiciol District composed of the
Parishes of Avoyelles, Rapides and Grant.
subject to the nomination of Democratic
convention.
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" hereby announce myself as can
dilate for Clerk of the Court, Twelfth
Judicial District subject to nomination
by the Democratic Convention.
GEORGE o. WATTS,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

LOUIS Gossens, on the corner lof
Ialrd and Elliott streets, keeps a + Ii
line OF fresh groceries, and he sells at
TIC lowest figures. Keeps on hand at
all times a good supply of charcoal for
family use. Go aod see him.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

The family of Superintendent of
the Cotton Compress Miles, arrived
here last week. They will prove a
valuable acquisition to our society cir
Gle, and will be heartily welcomed.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Ar Shreveport, ON the lss in it.,
Miss Helen McEvoy and Mr. Tho'j las
A. King, Of Longview, Texas, ware
united in marriage. Miss Helen was
bern and raised in Alexandria.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

JUDGE Manning, in orr opinion,
has no idea of resigning the Minister
ship to Mexico.
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MR.. BRocKwAY, banker from
Tennessee, was in Alexandria on Mon.
day. He expressed himself as pleased
with our Town and its chances for
success in the future.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

BAUER & We'll are selling this
week good dress goods at q! ceuf 5 a
yard.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

1T looks like tho Nichols zen
can't answer the questions propounded
by the States.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

-MEssRs Julius Ariail and Horake
n White are to shortly form a pal t.
nershlp for the practice of law. Bo3h
are capable young men, graduates Of
vanderbilt University, and possess
natural qualifications to make good
lawyers. We wish them success,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Sewing Machine Headquarters
We sell The White, N. Y. Singer,
New Home, Domestic, Eldrid ge,
Wheeler & Wilson No. s Machines.
Ferguson & Schnack, jewelers..
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Town and Parish News,

BoRN-To Mrs. A. B. Rachal, on
Sunday, October 9th, 1887, a girl.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

IN Pineville, on Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week respectively,
Mr. J. f. Statham and Miss Soudie
Griffin and Mr.. John II. Phelps and
Miss Ole Watkins were married.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

LADIES and Misses cloaks and
listers in large quantities at Bauer &
Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

CHAIRMAN JastreInski, of the
State Central Committee erred in the
original call of that body. The day
of meeting is Thursday, October 10th,
in Parlor l, of the St. Charles Hotel
at IL m.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Up to yesterday 10 bales cotton
had been compressed; 45 bales came
down Monday from Robeline.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

HIRE in political circles we hear
that ex-Gov. Warmoth is to be put
forward against MeEnery if Nichols
IS y defeated in the nominating conven-
llon, (which is a certainty One at
ilne, gentlemen, is all we ask. Well
knock them all out.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

B. BRADY's medicines are first
class and unexcelied, and should be
IN every household. The list compri-
ses Brady's Liniment, Blood Purifier,
Lung Cough Syrup, Complexion Pills,
and a Dlarrhea Cure. The prices of
these medicines is moderate
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

BAUER & We'll are selling a yery
good handkerchief, pair of socks or y
hose at 5 cents each.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

-Breech and Muzzle loading shot
guns, Winchester rifles, Pistols, and
Cartridges, Boys Guns, and loaded
paper shells, at Ferguson & Schnack,
Jewellers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

as a candidate for District Attorney 10Th
Judicial District, subject to the nomina-
ton of the Democratic Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

: Equip yonr steed for S5-saddle
nd bride at Bauer & Wells.
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The Cotton Compress is going
right along.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

FOR a good stove call on Bauer
y We'll. We do not ask the world
M our goods, we are satisfied with
small profits.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Master Abe Peterson, from New
York is clerking for Gus. Gehr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

.-Buggiea are selling at $50 each
at Bauer & Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

SEVERAL Of :.our.sss. local candi-
dates attended the Camp Meeting at
Hineston-- last. week. 1t is reported
they got in some good work too.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Shoes are still arriving. All kinds
and STYLES cheaper than ever, at Bauer
& Wells.
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U We are authorized to announce
JOHN G., RYAN
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Proceedings Special Meeting
City Council.

! ALEXANDRIA, La,
Sept. 20, 1887.
Pursuant to adjournment the Board o.
Aldermen met i'll the City Hall this day
at ii o'clock a. m, with following mem
bers present.
Ihos. Crawley, Mayor,
E. J. Sullivan,
N. L. McGinnis,
Jonas Rosenthal.
Absent-H. S. GOssens,
Jacob Irving.
The Mayor stated the object of the
meeting, viz: to take final action on the
following letter received from Col. B. w.
johnson, OF the Little Rock and Alexan-
dria Railroad Company, and petition
OF property tax payers, asking that an
election be called to take the sense of the
property owners on the question of voting
hye mill tax for the period of ten years
TO The above named Railroad Company !:
LETTER.
OFFICE OF LITTLE Rock AND ALExAND-N
RIA RAILROAD COMPANY,
LITTLE Rock, ARK,
Sept. IA, 1887.
Thomas Crawley, Mayor:
DEAR SIR--We have now about perfect.
ell all of our arrangements to build our
road, and also arranged with President
>: d. Beardsley about the use of his bridge
charter, and want to so to work at once
II your city proposes to give us the tax
that you spoke of the sooner it is voted
the better. We are going to build the
road right along, and if we do not get the
assistance promised us, we will cross
above. AS soon as the tax is voted, and
the deed to the thirty acres made, we will
be at work on the bridge. Get your
Council together at once, and let me know
ut Camden what you will do.
Respectfully yours,
3. w. JOHNSON.
PETITION.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council
Of the City of Alexandria:
We, the undersigned being one-third of
the property Taxpayers of the CITY of
Alexandria, Parish Of Rapides, State Of
Louisiana, do respectfully petition your
honorable body to levy special tax of |
i've mills upon the taxable property of
the City of Alexandria for the period of
ten years, which tax when collected from
time to time, as the same are annually
collected, shall be donated and paid over
to the Little Rock and Alexandria Rail-
road Company, it's successors or assigns,
The first payment of SAID tax to be made
when the said company, its successors or
assigns shall have completed a good and
substantial standard guage railway from
The said City of Alexandria to the North
ern line Of the State of Louisiana, and
said road to be finished within two years
rom the granting Of said tax under the
said election or by your Honorable body
n nnrcuoucn &c oo;I o1oo%,,o
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

4, .,,eHAwLs, knit sacks and fancy
WIZ Of this kind at Bauer 4 Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

The North Louisiana Fair takes place
at Shreveport, November Sth to 18th in
elusive. Cash premiums So, 900. For pre-
MUM lists and general information ad-
dress, NJ. l.. SCoyELL,
Secretary, Shreveport, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

LIMITATIONS have been issued
for dance at the Town Hall to-mor.
row evening. The committee of ar
engagements is composed of J. +. Bios
sat, W. S. Miller, J. d. Ball, VIM.
Patton, S. H. Ball and Lawrence
Brantley.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Jos. Levin (Cheap John) con-
tinues to handle the best line of shoes
for men, ladies, misses and children.
1t will pay you to call on him. His
prices are the lowest. His store is
situated on Front, between Murray
and Johnston streets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Guitars, Banjos, Violins, Accor-
deems, Harmonicas, Flutes, Flies and
first quality Violin Strings, at Fergu-
son & Schnack's.
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as q candidate for Sheriff of the Parish of
Rapides, subject to the nomination of the
Democratic party.
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n --CoMMENCING with Oct. 10th, the
!, texas and Pacific railway will run
through trains from New Orleans to
N Marshall in l61 hours. Trains leave
view Orleans at 1880 a. m, and arrive
~ !; Alexandria at p. M. Trains ar
1--WE at Alexandria from Marshall at
nso P. m. This change will prove a
great convenience to the public.
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|
Notions !!

Notions!
Cheaper than ever heard Of before in
this town!
Bauer & We'll.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

IN the last issue of the Illustrated
South, monthly journal published at
Nashville, Tenn, we find a large cleo
trotype engraving Of Mr.. NJ. G. Nose
ley, of this place. After publishing
the sketch of the gentleman taken
from the Times Democrat of August
LIST, the South says = "Mr. M. c..
Moseley, of Alexandria, La, is one of
the most brilliantand promising young
lawyers of the old Pelican State. He
is man of advanced ideas, liberal
and progressive, and while pursuing
the practice of his profession takes an
active interest in every move that
tends is the development of his State"
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y We are authorized to announce
DAVID T. STAFFORD
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Prepared by R. A. Robinson & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville, Ky.
Sold at retail by Druggists generally.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

| The following ordinance was presented
and read, and OIL motion of Councilman
Sullivan was unanimously adopted
ORDINANCE.
RAILROAD TAX ORDINANCE.-STATE OF
LOUISIANA, PARISH OF RApIDEs, CRY
OF ALEXANDRIA.
Whereas, a petition in writing signed
by more than one-third of the property
tax payers of the City of Alexandria. has
been presented to the City Council of
said city, praying said Council to submit
the question of five mill tax for period
of ten years in aid of the Little Rock aud
Alexandria Railway Co., its successors or
assigns and
Whereas, the said petition and the said
signatures thereunto attached have been
duly considered by the City Council of
said city at special meeting held on the
Goth day of September, 1857; therefore
BE 1t ordained and enacted by the May
or and City Council Of the City of Alex
andrla, La.-That in compliance with the
prayer of said petition, a special election
Is ordered to be held in the City of Alex
andria, on Saturday, the Goth day of Oc-
tober, 1887, for the purpose of submitting
to the property tax payers of the City Of
Alexandria the question whether or not a
special tax of five mills per annum for ten
years, shall be levied upon all the taxa
bic property in said city in aid of the Lit
tic Rock and Alexandria Railway Co., its
successors or assigns.
BE it further ordained, That said cleo
ton shall be held under the general cleo
ton laws of the State now in force, and
at the polling place to be designated by
the Mayor and Council of said city, and
that the form of ballot to be used in said
special election shall be-"For Railroad
Tax" and against Railroad Tax" and
BE it further ordained, That majority
in numbers and in value of the property
tax payers Of said City of Alexandria shall
determine the question herewith submit
ted, aud that the result of the election
shall be announced and promulgated by
the Mayor and City Council Immediately
after the same shall be determined; and
Be it further ordained, That if the re-
suit of the election shall be in favor of
the levying of said special tax the first
levy and collection of said tax shall be
made and the first payment Hereunder
shall be paid to the Little Rock and Alex
andria Railway Co., its successors or as
signs, whenever the said Company shall
have completed and put in operation a
good and substantial standard guage
railroad from the City of Alexandria, on
Red river, to the Arkansas line; also the
construction of railroad bridge across
Red river, connecting Pineville and Alex
andria. and to be located within the in
corporated limits of the latter; and fur
Their that the expense incurred in the col.
lection of said tax shall be borne by the
said Railway Co. Provided, the actual
work Of constructing said Little Rock
and Alexandria Railway shall be COM
menced on or before the LIST day of April,
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The Best I Fave Ever Known.
BROWNSVILLE, TENN, !

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn, !
Dec. 80, 1885. !
Messrs, R. A. Robinson & Co., Louis
vile, Ky.
Gentlemen-I have been handling
your Hughes Tonic for a number of
years and pronounce it the best chill
remedy | have ever known. During
the past two years l sold nearly
twelve gross, insuring every bottle,
and | think one dozen would cover ali
losses. 1t comes nearer being uni
versal chill cure than anything l ever
handled. (signedD
Yours truly,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

"A FINE head of hair is an indis-
pensable element of beauty. Ayers
Hair Vigor maintains youthful fresh
ness and luxuriance, restores to faded
and gray hair its original color, pre-
vents badness, removes dandruF, and
cures scalp diseases. 1t gives perfect
satisfaction.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

!. -IHE Alexandria Library Associ-
saon elected officers last Thursday
sealng as follows: Robt. p. Hunter,
resident; Mrs. B. f. White, first vice
resident; ss Miss Belle Lewis, second
s,presIdent; Miss Mary Hilton, sec
A. a,yi Miss Larkie Fox, Treasurer.
49, A. monday, the 18th inst, the presi-
ssa' will deliver a lecture at the Court
!, s'use for the benefit of the Library
y, isolation. Admission to the lecture
'aa supper, so cents.
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y IRE sugar planters throughout
ae parish are making ready to start
ending. Mr.. B. NJ. Hayes will start
y Monday next, also Weems 4 Har-
aee. MIR. Joel Matthews will start on
y about the goth inst; Mr.. Harris
y saa a number of others will wait un-
" NOV, LIST or Whereabouts. The pros
: psess are fine for large yield, and our
'agar planters are therefore happy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Try one of Bauer & Wells pat
ent Bed springs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-22

silk of a soft sheeny quality. These are very
elegant in shape. and make a quiet, stylish wrap
for dressy wear all summer. as they are unllned
Epauettes, bretelles. bands, collars aud cuffs OF
fine jet trim these garments
Red. pure and simple, plays a very conspicu-
ous part in millinery just now. The most vivid
shade of poppy red velvet is used to border and
trim bonnets OF cut jet and jet-beaded net Bon
nets of bright red crepe iisse are shown. trimmed
with high loops of the same fabric internixed
with beaded aigrettes of the same hue. No ad-
mixture of color is possible for to introduce an
alien color would be to cheaper and vulgariza it
at once.
washing, which, when cut on the cross. make
pretty neck-wear They are both plain and
figured, with colored stripes. Tie best quality
of canvas should be purchased, as the cheaper
kinds do not launder satisfactorily. The most
expensive kinds, however. when bought by the
yard, are far less expensive when cut I'D into
narrow bands than the lisse frils at their lowest
rates when purchased ready made.
A new art is followed in many of the French
bodices, which consists in emitting the usual
darts the fronts. This manner of cutting the
corsage is successful only III the use of certain
elastic fabrics. being specially advantageous in
making up stripes or checks, which often prove
such failures at the seams even when subjected
to the most careful manipulation. The under
arm seams set slightly forward. and some
what bias, and the edges of the fronts are curved
in and out to fit the figure. This style of cor
sage is at all becoming to forms overly stout,
but is highly advantageous to slender women,
as it imparts a certain roundness to the form,
which the usual dark lines destroy
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"BOTH FEET IN HIS MOUTH"
That Wonderful Achievement of Congress
man Crisp.

Macon Telegraph (Dem.)
1t is common to hear the expression "put his
foot in his mouth" used to prominent politi-
clans. Our friend and part representative
Colonel Crisp. has broken the record, having put
both of his feet in his mouth at once Singular
to say, too, this semi torical and semi CASTRO
nomic feat this is spelled with an al was per-
formed occasion when there was a variety
of good stuff to go into ones mouth, outside of
the sparkling water of the Chattahoochee.
At the banquet of the Chattahooche conven-
ton. in Columbus, occurred this episode, as re-
lated by the Enquirer, of the city naned
fudge Crisp then arose and said: Gentlemen,
while we are here enjoying the lavish hospitality
of the citizens of Columbus the news comes to
that in the house of our fathers a child is
born. Let all unite in the hope that the
mother and baby are WE'LL"
The Colonel was somewhat previous in the an
nouncemont that we all had a little buddy or
sissy in our fathers house, and he cannot plead
the baby act In his defense. There will be
pie for him at the White House during the COM
ing session. but he may consider il kindly hint
that gold mouthed alligator tooth whistle is
good thing for Democratic prince or princess
to cut teeth